Kosciuszko Foundation Announces the 2024 Marcella Sembrich International Voice Competition

The Kosciuszko Foundation has announced details of the 2024 Marcella Sembrich International Voice Competition. This year’s competition is open to singers of all voice types and nationalities between the ages of 20 and 32. The jury panel includes conductor Daniele Callegari and bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny. Under the artistic direction of Thomas Lausmann, Director of Music Administration at the Metropolitan Opera, {…}

Oct 5, 2023

Metropolitan Opera 2023-24 Review: Nabucco

(Credit: Marty Sohl / Met Opera) “Nabucco” returned to the Metropolitan Opera after a seven-year absence. The opera was set to return during the 2020-21 season but was canceled due to the pandemic. Now Verdi’s early gem is finally back in the company’s legendary Elijah Moshinsky production that has become emblematic of the Met’s grandeur and its gorgeous tableaus. Having {…}

Sep 28, 2023

Q & A: Daniele Callegari on His Conducting Career & Approach to Verdi’s ‘Nabucco’

Italian Maestro Daniele Callegari is scheduled to lead performances of Giuseppe Verdi’s “Nabucco” at The Metropolitan Opera this season, September through October 2023, and December through January 2024. The lead roles will be performed by George Gagnidze as Nabucco, Liudmyla Monastyrska as Abigaille, and Dmitry Belosselskiy as Zaccaria. Callegari made his American debut in 2007, leading a concert performance of {…}

Jun 23, 2021

Daniele Callegari to Become Opéra de Nice’s New Music Director

The Opéra de Nice has announced that Daniele Callegari will be the company’s new music director. The conductor also announced his appointment on his social media accounts. He will take over for György Ráth who held the position for the past three years. Callegari was the principal conductor of the Wexford Festival between 1998-2001 and the Orchestre Philharmonique Royale des {…}

Apr 16, 2021

Bolshoi Theatre to Open New ‘Tosca’ Production

On April 21 the Bolshoi Theatre is set to open its new production of Puccini’s “Tosca.” The new production will be directed by Stefano Poda and marks the first time in seven years that the Russian Opera house presents Puccini’s dramatic work. Poda will act as the productions director, costume designer and lighting designer and said in a press release {…}

Feb 27, 2020

Daniele Callegari Cancels Israeli Opera Engagement Due to Travel Ban

Daniele Callegari has canceled his performances of Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin” at the Israeli Opera. The conductor announced on social media that Israel has banned travelers from Italy due to the coronavirus and therefore will not be able to conduct the production, which opens March 20, 2020. On Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, Interior Minister Aryeh Deri said he will sign an {…}

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